UAD 3.6 Appraisal Changes: What NC Buyers Need to Know
UAD 3.6 appraisal changes are reshaping how residential appraisal information is collected, organized, reviewed, and delivered for mortgages sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,…
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Raleigh Home Buying Window Closing: What May 2026 Data Shows
Raleigh home buying window closing conversations picked up after Cotality’s May 2026 data showed national home price growth reaccelerating to 0.8% annually, the first uptick in two years. Kevin Martini and Logan Martini of Martini Mortgage Group break down why the reacceleration is uneven, what it does and does not mean for Wake County and the Triangle, and how a first-time buyer should weigh the cost of waiting against today’s still-available negotiating room. The data does not point to a spike, but it does point to a narrowing window.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU WAIT TO BUY A HOME IN RALEIGH?
What happens if you wait to buy a home in Raleigh, NC? In today’s Raleigh housing market, waiting can improve some factors like mortgage rates, but it often increases competition and reduces negotiating power as more buyers re-enter the market. This analysis, featuring Kevin Martini and Logan Martini of Martini Mortgage Group, highlights how homebuyers in Raleigh, Wake County, and the Triangle can make more strategic decisions by focusing on preparation and positioning rather than trying to time the market.
